Dateline: August 9, 2019
Athens State University’s online business management degree program has been named one of the most affordable in the country by TheBestSchools.org for 2019. The program was ranked #12 based on its average yearly tuition price compared to other business programs offered exclusively online from colleges nationwide.
Several factors are currently creating job growth in the field of business. Due to an increased reliance on market research, a growing economy, and globalization, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10% increase in business and financial operations positions from 2016 to 2026. Athens State’s online business management degree prepares graduates for a variety of managerial roles in the field. The program delivers in-depth studies in finance, management, global economics, and marketing. In addition, students can select a concentration to tailor their degree.
Athens State’s College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) and its curriculum complies with the Common Professional Component (CPC) recommended by the ACBSP. Instruction offered by the College of Business is designed to prepare students to become competent and effective professionals in the field of business. College of Business faculty members are able to utilize their first-hand industry experience from successful careers in their discipline to further provide a hands-on learning approach for students.